# Castle Nursery and Preschool

Castle Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Guildford Road, Shamley Green, GUILDFORD, GU5 0RS, in Shamley Green, Surrey. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305518  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Guildford Road, Shamley Green, GUILDFORD, GU5 0RS
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01483 898811
- Website: http://www.castledaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-daycare-and-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY305518

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305518

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY305518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305518)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305518)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305518)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/766093)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Guildford Road, Shamley Green, GUILDFORD, GU5 0RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.188291,-0.528896

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Catherine's School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Tillingbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| Gosden House School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Outdoor Owls Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outdoor-owls-guildford-2767633) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Cranleigh Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-nursery-school-2849964) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Rays Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-daycare-ltd-2770413) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-2816138) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Winkworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-winkworth-2817499) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-120088) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Nursery and Preschool take?

Castle Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Nursery and Preschool?

Castle Nursery and Preschool is run by Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd., which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Castle Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01483 898811 and visit www.castledaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305518)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Daycare+%26+Preschool+-+Shamley+Green&query_place_id=ChIJWbVqZ8_adUgR16whgRzz6xY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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